Kappei Yamaguchi Goodies
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If I'm missing any vital Kappei goodies, please let me know! Note, however, that I'm not going to add character merchandise - otherwise, I could be here for weeks.^^
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Tokyo City 2 - Meruzen | VVT-520 | Sep 90 | 85 minutes. Original Video Drama starring several notable seiyuu. A very young Kappei-san rides motorbikes, helps to foil some thugs and woos an equally youthful Chisa Yokoyama.^^ |
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Tokyo City 3 - Shout | VVT-528 | 60 minutes. The seiyuu crowd are back for another "Original Video Drama." This time, Kappei hangs with the thugs in this boxing-themed story. | |
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Tokyo City 3 - Flash | VVT-529 | 60 minutes. Second part of Tokyo City 3. Features some hilarious Kappei slapstick, as well as an interview following the drama credits. Wee Kappei struggles with a furry but not-so-wee leashed friend during the interview.^^ | |
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Butai | VVT-544 | 30 minutes. Kappei-san recreates the story of Gauche the Cellist, based on a popular children's story by Kenji Miyazawa. The story is about the personal growth of a young musician; his experiences and friendship with animals which help him grow as a person and a musician. Kappei-san's monodrama includes portrayal of human and animal roles.^^ | |
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Rollin' | TYDY-5147 | Oct 90 | This one definitely has the sound of the late-80s and early 90s. The first track is sung in a lower register than many of Kappei's other songs. Each track improves on the last; the final song is a sweet ballad. Collectors should look for a copy which still includes the original lyric sheet and photo inserts. (Click cover for more photos; samples now up on the music page!) |
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Kappei Yamaguchi V.A.B.C | MEVH-65001 | 1991 | Set includes a fully animated VHS video, CD3, lyric sheet, audio tape & "handsomely designed" photo booklet. All tracks on the CD3 are also included on the 1995 CD, Kappei Yamaguchi Mini Best. The photo booklet is often omitted in online auctions - look for a complete set. (Click cover to see more photos.) |
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A Boy | TYCY-5185 | Dec 91 | Jpop with a few big band twists.^^ Samples now up on the music page! |
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Mini Best | MECH-18004 | Feb 95 | Retail: HMV Japan (97 reissue). Initial '95 release, which includes a photo insert, is intermittently available on the Japanese auction sites. (Click cover to see example.) |
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It's Say You! Vol. 3 | COVC-4643 | Dec 95 | Tips for aspiring seiyuu from the pros. This volume features some great Kappei slapstick, and he moderates a roundtable chat with aspiring VAs. |
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DA-TSU-TE | CODA-823 | Dec 95 | |
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Unbalance City | COCC-13586 | Jul 96 | A licensed CD-R burn, including colour copy liner notes, may be purchased at HMV Japan. Collectors seeking a first-pressing with the original booklet should monitor the usual Japanese auction sites. |
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It's Say You! Vol. 6 | COVC-4746 | Nov 96 | More tips and fun from the Say You! gang. This video includes a boys vs. girls gameshow style trivia show-down. |
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Tenmus First | POCX-1064 | Mar 97 | School-age drama and songs from Maya Okatmoto and Kappei-san. Features the memorable exam-cram meltdown song Juken Wars, with an unforgettable "Ohmigawd!" from the man himself. (Now available on the music page!) |
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Tenmus Video Special | KFOVA-53 | 1997 | Surreal. That's all I have to say about this. But I still love Kappei.^^ |
| TC | Tenmus Club | It was inevitable - the ubiquitous telephone card. If you paid for them, you paid too much. | |||
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Sound of Silence | MECH-28102 | Nov 98 | A seiyuu collection, including Kappei's beautiful rendition of the Simon & Garfunkel classic. (Now available on the music page!) |
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Shinsengumi | VPVF-69406 | 2002 | 115 minutes. Stage production & interviews. Official webpage. Retail: CD Japan, HMV Japan. |